romavillan Posted November 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, QldVilla said: The players fitness levels have more to do with not having a proper pre season since before COVID. You look at all the soft tissue injuries some of the players are receiving and that can be a direct result of the non stop playing and players not having a proper recovery. The only thing double sessions will do is increase the chance of injury. Low confidence does not stop the ability for a player to pass the ball, nor excuses that they don’t understand the plan, because they have been playing a similar system for two seasons. But poor decisions eg passing can be attributed to fatigue. Every week of training you miss, you lose three weeks of fitness, so players who have long term or multiple injuries are always playing from a compromised fitness level until they get time on the pitch to get back to the level required. All the international players haven’t had a proper break and not only is there physical preparation compromised but also psychological profile which can also lead to fatigue and poor decision making eg McGinn, Luiz, Martinez, Mings etc. To lay it all at the feet of the ex manager is simplistic. In the interviews with Beale he mentions the impact of the high intensity training being responsible for the injuries when klopp first went to Liverpool. The players then reacted physically he reckons and they got used to it. So you'd think we can expect some more injuries if they being in the high intensity training, hopefully they get used to it quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QldVilla Posted November 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2021 Just now, romavillan said: In the interviews with Beale he mentions the impact of the high intensity training being responsible for the injuries when klopp first went to Liverpool. The players then reacted physically he reckons and they got used to it. So you'd think we can expect some more injuries if they being in the high intensity training, hopefully they get used to it quick! I don’t have an issue with them requiring a higher fitness level as long as it is incremental loading. The problem lies in the issue that the players haven’t had a proper break or pre season. You need a base fitness to work off and sadly it hasn’t happened since before COVID. There’s some good people at the club on the sports science end, I’m sure they’ll draft a plan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 29 minutes ago, romavillan said: In the interviews with Beale he mentions the impact of the high intensity training being responsible for the injuries when klopp first went to Liverpool. The players then reacted physically he reckons and they got used to it. So you'd think we can expect some more injuries if they being in the high intensity training, hopefully they get used to it quick! Unless he is a complete idiot he won't introduce high intensity training mid season. Rest is a very important part of fitness. Overload on top of overload will just cause fatigue and injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Has he actually started yet? I assume the non-internationals are training, yet there's been no "Photos of Gerrard's first day!!" stuff from the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 There are lots of references to our pre season and how it is a significant contributing factor to Dean's results. What was so wrong with our preseason. We had our game against Forest cancelled and then the game against Sevilla was cancelled but we rescheduled and played Salernitana the following day. So is it the fact that we had a friendly game against Championship side Forest cancelled on July 28th the cause of our slump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Griffin Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 He has got a point 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, StewieGriffin said: Has he actually started yet? I assume the non-internationals are training, yet there's been no "Photos of Gerrard's first day!!" stuff from the club I think I read that he starts tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Eager to see this presser tomorrow and some training video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Peter Griffin said: He has got a point "Thief in the night"? Strange kind of thief that puts valuables in your house then leaves. If he wins the league here I will forgive him if he leaves without giving me a hug. Edited November 14, 2021 by ciggiesnbeer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post briny_ear Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 Can’t wait for us to have an actual performance under Gerrard to talk about rather than all this hand-wringing about what went wrong for Dean Smith. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Is he doing a press conference today? Anyone know what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, thejoker said: Is he doing a press conference today? Anyone know what time? Tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Fun Factory Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 It still hasn't sunk in for me that Stevie G is our manager. It just feels odd. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Slightly excited to see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steero113 Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 WATCH: Steven Gerrard interview | AVFC - Video link Quote Steven Gerrard has sat down with VillaTV for his first interview since being appointed as the club’s new head coach. Gerrard, joined by his backroom staff, has taken the reins at Villa Park and will lead out the Villans for the first time in Saturday’s Premier League fixture at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. In his maiden interview, the new Villa boss speaks about his excitement at taking charge, positive impressions of the club, his journey from player to head coach, management style, getting started during the international break and much, much more. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 19 hours ago, Jas10 said: I think you’re most excited about sorting that midfield department out, increasing the intensity and workrate and so on right? It’s something I am enthusiastic about and encouraged to see… but I also want to see composure on the ball and to see us pass the ball about with ease, an ability to dictate play and control the tempo of the game as required… I want to see a high level of technical prowess in our midfield, coupled with a tenacious/aggressive approach. I have high expectations of him in that sense… it’s our weakest area imo. ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
est1874 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Steero113 said: https://www.avfc.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR3esG-LyzKkFTTmcN2ySha_6kW4Xf_PyDN9XutqnqDkzg0nzHDZhZuwMqA Not loading for me but could be firewall content filtering at work. Anyone else experiencing issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Fair play to him paying respect to Dean Smith as well. He doesn't look like he's here to doss about. Possibly reading too much from an " interview " but he looks like the type who will command respect. His demeanor is authoritative IMO. Said all the right things, doesn't seem overawed at all. Oh, and his hair looks fantastic. lol Knows Ings and Ashley young very well. States that he wants to instill and improve on the Defensive structure, shape, etc and that is very important to him etc. Also says, In his view, with the resources, facilities and staff available, there are certainly no excuses, and it will be a no excuses culture etc. Really liking the sound of all this. Edited November 15, 2021 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steero113 Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Fair play to him paying respect to Dean Smith as well. He doesn't look like he's here to doss about. Possibly reading too much from an " interview " but he looks like the type who will command respect. His demeanor is authoritative IMO. Deals with the obligatory Liverpool question well as well. Basically says "f**k off love I'm all in to take 3 points from that s**tshack". 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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